1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
Fuel Economy
23 - 24 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Too much fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2 Dr MX-5 Convertible
Review
I bought a high-mileage Miata on eBay with the intent to convert it to an electric drive. The little car has been so much fun that I kept putting off the conversion. Although not a muscle car, I find that it has enough power, combined with the incredible handling, to make any driver smile from ear to ear. Incredibly reliable with lots of DIY resources available on the internet to fix little issues and find parts. I impressed my wife by being a Sunday mechanic for the first time with this car, and replacing soft top myself. Also added a roll bar for great looks. Car still turns heads.
Favorite Features
Handling, with enough power to have loads of fun. Looks - outside and inside Reliability (well over 100K miles and counting)
Suggested Improvements
Cupholders in the worst possible location - makes driving uncomfortable and shifting awkward.
Get the supercharger
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2 Dr MX-5 Convertible
Review
I highly recommend installing a supercharger on the miata. I purchased a used miata with a supercharger already installed. It feels like I'm driving a rocket powered go-cart. I'm probably pushing close to 200hp in a 2300lbs car. And to top it off, I get 28mpg with my foot in it all the time.
Favorite Features
Handling. Gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Factory turbo or supercharger option.
Fun and Reliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2 Dr MX-5 Convertible
Review
Just purchased and love the handling. Only had 50K miles. I bought this over the Z3 for the following reasons: -Reliability, Glass Back Window, Manual Top
Favorite Features
Great handling. Easy drop top.
Suggested Improvements
none.
Add more power, please.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2 Dr MX-5 10TH Anniv. Convertible
Review
I have 10th Anniversary. It has been a reliable vehicle and I am still amazed that people comment on how good the car looks. I am happy with everything, but the power. It lacks power. It does. There is a circulating slogan that it is fun-to-drive. But it would have been infinitely much more fun if it had more power. I have no clue why Mazda is so reluctant to add reasonably powered engine to this wonderful roadster.
Favorite Features
Handling and responsiveness are excellent.
Suggested Improvements
Needs inline six.
Nice fun car to drive.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2 Dr MX-5 10TH Anniv. Convertible
Review
I just picked up this 10th anniversary edition Miata with 100,000 miles on it. The car still runs and idles like new. No vibration at all. The paint is in very good condition. I love 6 speed manual tranny and dual tone interior design. Leather and suede buckets seats. The handling is excellent. RWD. I love this car. A nice Christmas present for myself
Favorite Features
6 speed tranny with LSD. Nardi edition. Bose stereo.
Suggested Improvements
Need a power door lock switch.
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